The Righteous Traveler

The Righteous Traveler Beneath a sprawling maple tree a weary traveler sat. Everything he owned affixed to his back. A tattered bible he clutched in his hands He looked destitute, but was a wealthy man. For he possessed a wealth that could not be spent and exuded purified love wherever he went Heartless woman called him names unjustified When she was done, she fell down and died The rejected traveler knelt by her side He prayed as he worked to save her life Undefiled faith, his resuscitation device As medics arrived, she opened her eyes, “Was I touched by you? she frantically cried, For heavens sake - I wish I had died!” The lady who was not very nice, slipped on a patch of unseasonal ice then fell to the ground and lost her life Town folks came and encircled kind man Everyone wanted to shake his hand Embarrassed by what they'd heard and seen How could the woman have been so mean The man who had not spoken a single word Held out his hand and summoned a bird The bird opened its brilliant beak and said “Be careful of the things you say and do for Almighty God is watching you." Belongings secured, He bid the crowd ado The righteous traveler just passing through.